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Farm and Dairy is currently updating information for its 2008 Agri-Book. The directory lists ag-related nonprofit organizations, breed associations, commodity groups, government agencies and other offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, as well as key associations on the national level.
Westmoreland Co. dairyman re-elected PFB vice president
HERSHEY, Pa. - Westmoreland County dairy farmer Richard Ebert has been re-elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau by delegates at the 57th annual meeting.
Horse trainer just doing what comes naturally
BURTON, Ohio -
Not always easy, but always worth it
KINGSVILLE, Ohio - When Loren and Nancy Ring set a goal, they stick to it. It's been nearly 50 years since they opened the doors of Ringbyre Jerseys in Ashtabula County and their intent hasn't changed since the first milk truck pulled up to the barn.
Turnips pull grazing season along
SALEM, Ohio - The cows know what's coming. Trumbull County cattleman Jim Balzer schleps across the muddy cow lane toward the pasture behind his house, his herd of 20-plus Simmental brood cows in tow.
Brown root rot getting closer to Ohio
ITHICA, N.Y. - Cornell plant pathologists have detected brown root rot - a potentially serious forage crop disease - in the northeastern United States.
Can soils handle stover removal for ethanol?
COLUMBUS - Removing corn stover for use in ethanol production decreases the amount of carbon stored in the soil, and has an adverse impact on overall soil fertility and crop development, according to Ohio State University research.
Cause of Down syndrome still unknown
NEW YORK - Over the last 100 years, individuals with Down syndrome have become increasingly active members of society.
Compost a real asset to gardening
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - It may seem easy to put those raked leaves in bags and toss them out as garbage.
Confused about negotiating leases?
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Increased demand for corn and soybeans, increased commodity prices and increased variability and risks create a complicated situation for landowners and tenants trying to reach a fair agreement, said a Purdue University expert.
